Great video! I am impressed with the fact that you are working out of a basic home garage, no fancy tools or spray booth. It is a testament to your skill. Thank you
That was my first car back in 1976. It was burgundy with white interior. Powered by the 302 with a three speed on the floor. I paid $500 and drove it all through high school. Lots of great memories in that car. Although it wasn't as pretty as your finished product. Thanks for the memories. You are a true craftsman.
Pete, I'm 24 and currently building my first project car; a 1969 Ford Mustang Coupe. Your videos have been incredibly helpful to me and I just wanted to say thank you. I've watched your entire engine building series and it has proved invaluable to me. Also, seeing your restoration of my exact car (Coupe that came with a 250 Inline 6, V8 swap) is really cool. Thanks again, hope you're well and continue these projects for years to come. - Max DeMayo
Since I built my shop that garage is completely empty and used exclusively for painting, but, the night before I hose down the walls and the floor. I like to paint early, I run the exhaust and keep the floor wet while I am masking, then keep the floor damp while painting so the air hose does not stir up dust. Alot of dust comes off you so I wear a painters suit with head cover and latex gloves. Last, I ground the car to reduce static. It's not perfect but saves buying a $100k booth.
Well...I did this car for a friend at a huge discount. It was a $45k job but I'm a softie for muscle cars. Plus it was just a hobby for me. I charge depending on the job and the owners finances. I want to make it affordable without getting a huge bill at the end.
That is awesome...thanks for sharing. I had a '66 Mustang as my first car. I paid $600 in 1983 and I had tons of great memories as well. I wish I still had it. I did some work to it and sold it for $3,800 so not too bad. Thank you for watching.
This one was rotted out as well....from Buffalo, NY. I use lead all the time, it is a very common material and is sold by restoration supply companies. People ask me to do lead work all the time. The cool thing is I can go anywhere to do it, they don't have to bring the car to me. The restoration was around $25k.
Thanks Scott...I have used this product and it is different. Not being lead it does not hold heat so it does not move as well. It also needs more heat so it has a greater chance of warping a panel. I'm not saying it's bad, but I will use lead until I can't get it anymore. I'm just a real old schooler I guess....
You do a fantastic job. I really admire your work. I wish I am able to create a beautiful things like you do. Thank you for your videos. That would be great just stand quietly in the corner and watch.
Damn Pete, that is perfect green grass in your yard. Oh yea,.....the car.....F'N beautiful. You have a lot of talent. Just wish my yard looked liked that.
lol.... I'm a bit obsessed about my grass. I invented a fertilization system that puts feed and nitrogen right into my sprinkler system. When everyone's grass is brown and dead mine looks like a golf course. But it does suck cutting it every 2 days. Oh yeah....the car came out ok too
That's true....but the scoop had no blinkers, and the holes were huge! But you could be right. I did not know the original owner.....thanks for the input.
At 53. I guess you could say that I am old school also. When you mentioned the higher heat needed to work with the with the new stuff. I had the same thought about warping the surface area that you are working on. The article also mentioned that. They don't think it is a replacement for lead. But at times an alternative to both lead and other fillers like Bondo. I don't think I'm spelling that correctly. Anyway, keep up the great work and I will definitely be following you.
I'm currently doing a 65 resto-mod. I love that orange color. Not a big fan on the black though. I thought it was too much but as long as the customer is happy, that's what counts. Thumbs up!
I forgot to mention the old aftermarket steering wheel was just like I had mine was a little smaller. I lived in Massachusetts when I had the car. They were notorious for rotting in the bottom of the rear quarter panel. In the trunk, there is pockets in those areas. It's a great place to trap water. Also, you turned that thing into a lead sled. Are you still using lead? I think the EPA might have a problem with that. If you don't mind me asking. How much money was put in the that restoration?
I have a 69 mustang coupe that I am getting ready to tackle. One question though. I see the new quarter panel skin you replaced didn't go to the trunk lid. What do you do if the quarter panel next to trunk lid is rotted?
Just watched this vid. What a awesome video!! Cant believe how good the car turned out, and the color....... lost for words! So f***ing good. Excellent work! Never done a old resto, been doing newer cars. But after watching this vid really want to do one myself. Great work. Legend!
Was not aware of using lead as filler. Thinking about it, it does make sense (if you get past the whole carcinogen thing lol) because it doesn't oxidize much, is soft so it melts pretty easily and will sand nicely, and will undoubtedly work better than bondo against time. Will have to look into it if I ever need to do some work on a project!
It works the best, but I try not to eat processed cheese while doing it (because of the whole carcinogen thing). As long as the lead does not vaporize and you take the necessary safety precautions, it is very safe.
That's a hell of a lot hours something like that in Australia I would charge anywhere between 40 to 50 k to build in two pack paint is that acrylic or 2Pac
I am restoring a 69 mustang coupe just like this one and I was wondering how I should send it to paint. Should I take it as just a body on wheels and roll it or should I put it completely back together and drive it to the painter?
I have basically the same car. Mine is a Grande and had a vinyl roof. Produced in October of 69. Titled as a 70 but with a 69 rear clip. Interior, wiring and front end is 70. Entire rear is 69. So its kind of a factory mutt I would say. Came from the factory with a 302/C4. Bought it from a friend many years ago with a cast iron 4 barrel intake which I still have. Factory color was orange. Im wondering how whomever got a Cleveland to fit! The largest engine that I could squeeze in mine was a 351 Windsor. Just curious...
I'm 17 years old and I bought a 1968 Sprint B from a junkyard for $850. It came with original engine, trans, axle, etc. The radiator was the only thing missing. There was a lot of rust, so I've been working hard. (I have 14 parts waiting to be welded in place.) I will be getting to the engine soon. How hard is it to rebuild one?
I read this article yesterday evening. And I thought it might interest you. Instead of lead . It is a combination of tin, zinc, and a small amount of copper. The name of the article is "unrelated". It was in the latest Street Rodder magazine. October 2013, page 80. If you can't get magazine. I would suggest looking up Eastwoods website for the Lead Free Body Solder. I imagine that the same info there.
Great restorations Pete, well done! Would you have a contact who would have a '69 or '70 Sports Roof LH door. I'm trying to find a good door to restore my '69. Thanks.
WOW amazing. How much would some thing like this cost. I want to buy a 1969 Ford Mustang and its kinda in bad shape with rust and every thing and needs a new motor and such, how much would all that cost to restore one?
I'm 21 and want to get a project car in the next 10 years. I'm into muscle cars from 1960-1970 or a bit younger. Chargers, Impalas, Mustangs, Camaros etc are what I'm into. But I live in New Zealand and those cars aren't in wreckers they are usually fully restored before or after they are imported and cost as much as 2 new cars. Can these be converted to right hand drive? NZ drives on the left so overtaking is done around the right side of the car in front so unless someone is in the passenger seat, people in left hand drive cars can't safely overtake slow traffic in their powerful muscle cars, which is ironic. Also, all the drive throughs, and parking lots have their stuff on the right. The sad thing is I'd probably spend as much on shipping as I did for the parts I'd need. Hmm what to do... Anyway, very inspirational and I've told people about your first video of the Mustang restoration, it's a shame it got taken down. Be sure to take lots of pictures or better video on your next big restoration project! Look forward to it. Cheers Bradley
Hi Bradley. You do have a dilemma. Any car can be converted, but the cost will be high. How about leaving it left hand and going through the drive thru and lots backwards...lol. Don't ruin a perfectly good muscle car. I'll keep taking pictures and video of my next projects.
***** Your suggestion on going backwards is funny to imagine. Just awkwardly face to face with the driver behind you in the line, trying to not stare at them and looking around. They'd definitely pull out their phone and make me famous, "Man reverses through drive through". Then getting to the window... The looks I'd get... It would make for great dinner time stories.
Thanks Pete for the awesome video, I have a 69 coupe as well and I love the way yours look so I am following what you did to a T in my restoration process. It's amazing having a great reference like that. Now my question is to get a great Paint job like that what's your compressor is like? cfm and gallons?
+Petes Garage Thanks Pete! Also what should I do if i had a pin hole or two that doesn't really justify cutting and welding...should I braze? or lead it?...
its in very good condition but i dont know where or how much it cost i only want to change the tyres and make the car more muscle and i think you are the best
+Aslan Kumantas I could turn an '84 Civic into an Eleanor if you have enough money....lol. The '69 is a bit different in size but I think you could pull off a respectable copy
Great video! I am impressed with the fact that you are working out of a basic home garage, no fancy tools or spray booth. It is a testament to your skill. Thank you
Thank you very much Lanny. I was in a transition period and still had to get the car done. It was a challenge for sure.
That was my first car back in 1976. It was burgundy with white interior. Powered by the 302 with a three speed on the floor. I paid $500 and drove it all through high school. Lots of great memories in that car. Although it wasn't as pretty as your finished product. Thanks for the memories. You are a true craftsman.
Pete, I'm 24 and currently building my first project car; a 1969 Ford Mustang Coupe. Your videos have been incredibly helpful to me and I just wanted to say thank you. I've watched your entire engine building series and it has proved invaluable to me. Also, seeing your restoration of my exact car (Coupe that came with a 250 Inline 6, V8 swap) is really cool. Thanks again, hope you're well and continue these projects for years to come. - Max DeMayo
That is awesome! Thanks Max and good luck
Thank you Martin....I really appreciate your comment. If you can't stand in the corner maybe you can Skype into my shop cam....lol
Only a true craftsman with years of experience could do what you did in 10 months. Beautiful car.
Since I built my shop that garage is completely empty and used exclusively for painting, but, the night before I hose down the walls and the floor. I like to paint early, I run the exhaust and keep the floor wet while I am masking, then keep the floor damp while painting so the air hose does not stir up dust. Alot of dust comes off you so I wear a painters suit with head cover and latex gloves. Last, I ground the car to reduce static. It's not perfect but saves buying a $100k booth.
Well...I did this car for a friend at a huge discount. It was a $45k job but I'm a softie for muscle cars. Plus it was just a hobby for me. I charge depending on the job and the owners finances. I want to make it affordable without getting a huge bill at the end.
That is awesome...thanks for sharing. I had a '66 Mustang as my first car. I paid $600 in 1983 and I had tons of great memories as well. I wish I still had it. I did some work to it and sold it for $3,800 so not too bad. Thank you for watching.
This one was rotted out as well....from Buffalo, NY. I use lead all the time, it is a very common material and is sold by restoration supply companies. People ask me to do lead work all the time. The cool thing is I can go anywhere to do it, they don't have to bring the car to me. The restoration was around $25k.
You can get a full quarter that goes to the trunk lid and up the mast. That is the full correct way to replace a quarter panel.
Thanks Brett.....sucks I had to do it again, but I did have more time to oget in more detail. Thank you for watching.
Roughly 10 months. It was allot of work for 1 person. Thank you!
again thanl you for saving this car i cant tell you how much i apreciate seeing someone save a mustang like this
Thanks Scott...I have used this product and it is different. Not being lead it does not hold heat so it does not move as well. It also needs more heat so it has a greater chance of warping a panel. I'm not saying it's bad, but I will use lead until I can't get it anymore. I'm just a real old schooler I guess....
I feel great.....thanks Mike! You have a merry Christmas and a healthy new year.... God bless
Very beautiful Mustang great job. Love the 69 Mustangs. Thanks for the video 💯🐎🇺🇸
Thanks 👍
You do a fantastic job. I really admire your work. I wish I am able to create a beautiful things like you do. Thank you for your videos. That would be great just stand quietly in the corner and watch.
Damn Pete, that is perfect green grass in your yard. Oh yea,.....the car.....F'N beautiful. You have a lot of talent. Just wish my yard looked liked that.
lol.... I'm a bit obsessed about my grass. I invented a fertilization system that puts feed and nitrogen right into my sprinkler system. When everyone's grass is brown and dead mine looks like a golf course. But it does suck cutting it every 2 days. Oh yeah....the car came out ok too
That's true....but the scoop had no blinkers, and the holes were huge! But you could be right. I did not know the original owner.....thanks for the input.
This is phenomenal work, really exceptional! The new video with clearer pictures really does your time and effort justice, keep it up mate!
I am always happy to help.
Very nice work, I really like the paint job!
SuperKONR Thanks my friend
At 53. I guess you could say that I am old school also. When you mentioned the higher heat needed to work with the with the new stuff. I had the same thought about warping the surface area that you are working on. The article also mentioned that. They don't think it is a replacement for lead. But at times an alternative to both lead and other fillers like Bondo. I don't think I'm spelling that correctly. Anyway, keep up the great work and I will definitely be following you.
Merry Christmas to you and your family Pete! Hope you are feeling better! Mike
You're right...sorry...he wants to make a roadster out of it. Thanks for catching that...I'll put in a note. Thank you for the compliment.
Wow! You have done everything - A sweet job!!! That Calypso Coral is a boss colour!!!
Thanks my friend! It is an awesome color
Thanks very much Scott..rock on my friend!
Awesome job, It's nice to see someone doing such quality work. I restore these beauties for a living. It's terrifying what people do to their cars.
I've seen some nightmares too. I only like to do it the original way. Thank you Erik
Stunning car, you did a great job the car looks amazing!
thanks my friend
I'm currently doing a 65 resto-mod. I love that orange color. Not a big fan on the black though. I thought it was too much but as long as the customer is happy, that's what counts. Thumbs up!
Yeah....it was tough to reach a pattern the guy liked. The orange is awesome!
I forgot to mention the old aftermarket steering wheel was just like I had mine was a little smaller. I lived in Massachusetts when I had the car. They were notorious for rotting in the bottom of the rear quarter panel. In the trunk, there is pockets in those areas. It's a great place to trap water. Also, you turned that thing into a lead sled. Are you still using lead? I think the EPA might have a problem with that. If you don't mind me asking. How much money was put in the that restoration?
Did you check year 1?
I have a 69 mustang coupe that I am getting ready to tackle. One question though. I see the new quarter panel skin you replaced didn't go to the trunk lid. What do you do if the quarter panel next to trunk lid is rotted?
Just watched this vid. What a awesome video!! Cant believe how good the car turned out, and the color....... lost for words! So f***ing good. Excellent work! Never done a old resto, been doing newer cars. But after watching this vid really want to do one myself. Great work. Legend!
Thanks Tommy....that was a fun project
This version is a lot better than your original thanks for updating.
I had more information I wanted to include.
Thanks! 625 hours over the course of a year.
Truly a beautiful job!! You say at the end that it "took a lot of time". Can you put a number to that? Year? Two years?
What disc you like to use to remove paint down to bare metal without removing any base metal?
I like to use a chemical stripper, but I have used a 16 grit on occassion
i also used a chemical stripper. A lot of work!
Cut the roof off and Make a coupe? At the end of the video that's what you say... Great work. Your a hell of a body man
That circular spring looks like a lifter clip. The hydraulic ones of course
Was not aware of using lead as filler. Thinking about it, it does make sense (if you get past the whole carcinogen thing lol) because it doesn't oxidize much, is soft so it melts pretty easily and will sand nicely, and will undoubtedly work better than bondo against time. Will have to look into it if I ever need to do some work on a project!
It works the best, but I try not to eat processed cheese while doing it (because of the whole carcinogen thing). As long as the lead does not vaporize and you take the necessary safety precautions, it is very safe.
That's awesome....thank you...maybe I should do this for a living...
Thank you my friend!
Congratulations again !!
how many people worked on this master piece ?
Thank you Mike
FYI people cut those holes in the hood for the blinkers that go into the hood scoop!
Great job I have one im doing has rust wee rear leafspring bolts up. What do u suggest
Gotta replace the floor
Great job, Pete. One question though. How do you prep your garage before painting so you don't get a lot of dust in your paint?
The chappie that repairs our coaches gives the garage floor a good wet down before paint spraying.
Exceptionel work! Really interesting and educational.
Great Job! Man there is a lot of cash in that bad boy!
Thanks Tim, not as much as you'd think
you are a god of homemade restorations.... come to brazil, galaxies and mavericks and opalas are be waiting for u.
+sanchez Thank you my friend....if I come to Brazil I won't come home...too many beautiful women
I never realized how much we use the letter "p" until this video.
Properly put. I'm happy
Rock on brother !
That's a hell of a lot hours something like that in Australia I would charge anywhere between 40 to 50 k to build in two pack paint is that acrylic or 2Pac
It was a lot of work for sure. It's a 2k DuPont Chromabase and Chromaclear.
What body solder did you use? Meaning, was it 50/50 or something you got from Eastwood?
I get the lead bars from Eastwood.
Man that was awsome im thinking about restoring one in the future i just dont know of enyone who works on the body and i liked ur work
I'm a trying.....thanks Anthony!
Awesome video thanks for sharing!
Thank you my friend
I tried a crappy USB mic and it sucked. I have a btter one for the next ones....thanks for watching!
Good work Pete!!....PBO
I am restoring a 69 mustang coupe just like this one and I was wondering how I should send it to paint. Should I take it as just a body on wheels and roll it or should I put it completely back together and drive it to the painter?
You should ask the painter what they prefer
Thanks again bowdude!
Like #427 for this video... nice!! lol Keep up the good work, Pete!
Thank you, I'm going to remake this video with better sound and narration. It was one of my friend so it kinda sucked.
Beautiful job, your a master artist! How many hours in all did it take you?
Well...let's talk about your project and what I can do to help.
Dude this was Amazing!
Great job.
+ArBeats rivera Thank you my friend....it was a ton of work
I see it took 625 hours, again, wonderful work.
Thank you Ken
Superb ! you are a GENIUS !,
I have basically the same car. Mine is a Grande and had a vinyl roof. Produced in October of 69. Titled as a 70 but with a 69 rear clip. Interior, wiring and front end is 70. Entire rear is 69. So its kind of a factory mutt I would say. Came from the factory with a 302/C4. Bought it from a friend many years ago with a cast iron 4 barrel intake which I still have. Factory color was orange. Im wondering how whomever got a Cleveland to fit! The largest engine that I could squeeze in mine was a 351 Windsor. Just curious...
I got it to fit, it was tight but it fit with headers.
Very good Job!
Thank you my friend
You did a great job on the car. How do you know all the stuff on how to fix a car?
+Isaac Torres It's just like anything else....you do it long enough and keep learning. Thank you my friend
great job !.
Great job man. I applaud. Wow.
Thanks Matthew
I'm 17 years old and I bought a 1968 Sprint B from a junkyard for $850. It came with original engine, trans, axle, etc. The radiator was the only thing missing. There was a lot of rust, so I've been working hard. (I have 14 parts waiting to be welded in place.) I will be getting to the engine soon. How hard is it to rebuild one?
Not difficult at all if you take your time
I read this article yesterday evening. And I thought it might interest you. Instead of lead . It is a combination of tin, zinc, and a small amount of copper. The name of the article is "unrelated". It was in the latest Street Rodder magazine. October 2013, page 80. If you can't get magazine. I would suggest looking up Eastwoods website for the Lead Free Body Solder. I imagine that the same info there.
Great job
Heey Pete!
I have to ask you, what did you use to get the Ford Mustang sheet metal free? you did a great job! it's super inspiring
Free as in clean? Acid dip
Great restorations Pete, well done! Would you have a contact who would have a '69 or '70 Sports Roof LH door. I'm trying to find a good door to restore my '69. Thanks.
I have a LH fender, if I run into a door I'll let you know
she is georgious!!
I have a 69 mustang as well and wanted to know if you was interested in helping with restoration. Thank you
WOW amazing. How much would some thing like this cost. I want to buy a 1969 Ford Mustang and its kinda in bad shape with rust and every thing and needs a new motor and such, how much would all that cost to restore one?
+Aslan Kumantas A complete restoration can run upwards of $40k depending on the shape of the vehicle. They are all worth saving
nice relay
I'm 21 and want to get a project car in the next 10 years. I'm into muscle cars from 1960-1970 or a bit younger. Chargers, Impalas, Mustangs, Camaros etc are what I'm into. But I live in New Zealand and those cars aren't in wreckers they are usually fully restored before or after they are imported and cost as much as 2 new cars.
Can these be converted to right hand drive? NZ drives on the left so overtaking is done around the right side of the car in front so unless someone is in the passenger seat, people in left hand drive cars can't safely overtake slow traffic in their powerful muscle cars, which is ironic. Also, all the drive throughs, and parking lots have their stuff on the right. The sad thing is I'd probably spend as much on shipping as I did for the parts I'd need. Hmm what to do...
Anyway, very inspirational and I've told people about your first video of the Mustang restoration, it's a shame it got taken down. Be sure to take lots of pictures or better video on your next big restoration project! Look forward to it.
Cheers
Bradley
Hi Bradley. You do have a dilemma. Any car can be converted, but the cost will be high. How about leaving it left hand and going through the drive thru and lots backwards...lol. Don't ruin a perfectly good muscle car. I'll keep taking pictures and video of my next projects.
***** Your suggestion on going backwards is funny to imagine. Just awkwardly face to face with the driver behind you in the line, trying to not stare at them and looking around. They'd definitely pull out their phone and make me famous, "Man reverses through drive through". Then getting to the window... The looks I'd get... It would make for great dinner time stories.
i injoy you vids pete keep them comeing
Thanks Pete for the awesome video, I have a 69 coupe as well and I love the way yours look so I am following what you did to a T in my restoration process. It's amazing having a great reference like that. Now my question is to get a great Paint job like that what's your compressor is like? cfm and gallons?
+Hany SalahEldeen I have a 6.5 HP Ingersoll Rand, but you don't need anything that big. something to give you 6.5 CFM and 90 psi will do
+Petes Garage Thanks Pete! Also what should I do if i had a pin hole or two that doesn't really justify cutting and welding...should I braze? or lead it?...
+Hany SalahEldeen I would use lead
+Petes Garage As usual, you are the man
What was the paint color? I want to paint my 69 with this exact color
+Eric Rangel 1969 Calypso Coral
+Petes Garage awesome thanks!!
As you fixed me would cost me my 69 mustang and how long it would take to do so?
Depends on the condition
its in very good condition but i dont know where or how much it cost i only want to change the tyres and make the car more muscle and i think you are the best
You can call me and we can talk about it. 716-697-1690
How much money did it take to do all this?
I don't recall exactly, but it was in the $35k range
Good job.
Many many thanks
what wheels and dimensions? nice
I really don't remember.. I'll have to ask the owner...this was a few years ago
if possible, thanks so much :) !!
235/60R15 all around. And I *am* the owner, so I do know :)
looks awesome :D
Just me
Drivers quarter looks like the same person done my passengers side quarter
It was bad
Are you positive that was a 6 cylinder car ? Im not...... what is the 5th digit in the Vin ?
It's been 15 years since I did it. I'm pretty sure he said it came with a 6
Petes Garage that car had big block shock towers and 5 Lug wheels.. I bought a cj car once with a 302 in it and the guy swore it was original.
Next time I see the car I'll take a closer look
Original engine from the factory was a 302 with a 3 spd, 4 wheel drums.
Could do with a pop shield for the mic. Other than that good job
Sexy car, awesome work.
Poster child restoration! Mike
can you turn a 1969 into a 1967 Eleanor?
+Aslan Kumantas I could turn an '84 Civic into an Eleanor if you have enough money....lol. The '69 is a bit different in size but I think you could pull off a respectable copy
when you get a chance cheak out my 302 i re done the paint is alsome on it . i am restoreing a 1971 torino squire wagon
Fucking cool